Thread: Wade and Butcher Restoration

I just received a beaten up Wade and Butcher that I ordered through Ebay. I'll remove all the patina and bring it as close as possible to mirror finich and then send it for honing. There are a few nicks on the edge. Is it something that came be corrected by a master honer ? It is a 5/8 and I know very little will have to be removed.
I was thinking of stag scales, but seeing the width of the blade, I think I'll go with wood. My uncle is an avid hunter and has been sculpting and making kitchen cabinets all his life. I'll ask him to make a nice pair of scales for this one. Any idea for wood ?





Thanks for any tip